Problematic Solutions: The Hindu Editorial on the European Union Parliament and Manipur

In an interconnected world, a government that seeks greater economic integration and advertises itself as the representative of a nation committed to democratic, liberal and pluralistic values ​​and the rule of law does not reject scrutiny by like-minded countries. with whom beneficial relationship is sought. India’s run out European Union Parliament resolution on violence in Manipur This reflected a colonial mindset and akin to interference in internal affairs, so it was understandably furious and in line with similar reactions to investigations by lawmakers in the United States, for example. Just as Indian politicians have a right to voice their concern over issues such as attacks on Hindu temples in Australia or racial prejudice in the US or anti-immigrant violence and government response in Europe, so do their counterparts in the EU Parliament. Are. Propriety in interrogative works in Manipur. The fires of violence that peaked in early May, resulting in 142 deaths and the displacement of thousands of people, have not yet been extinguished, and mistrust and hostility between the Meitei and Kuki-zo communities remain, which has fueled this international crisis. Inspection is allowed.

Nevertheless, the framing of the problem in Manipur by the EU Parliament resolution and legislators misunderstands the religiously based conflict and Hindu versus Christian conflict. Churches and temples have been vandalized in the conflict between the Hindu-majority Meitei community and the Christian sect Kuki-zo community, which has fueled this understanding. But it ignores the fact that the spark in the escalation of violence was an erroneous order – which the Chief Justice of India had said so – passed by a single judge bench in the Manipur High Court to list the Meiteis. Scheduled Tribes in the State. The Naga community, a predominantly Christian sect, and its representatives were also aggrieved by the decision, but ethnic violence has been confined to the actions of militants belonging to the Kuki-zo and Meitei communities and has been exacerbated by ethnic polarisation. , for which efforts are being made for reconciliation. Civil society still has to do the undoing. Socio-economic differences in the “hill” and “valley” areas fueled mistrust and Chief Minister N. The inability of the Biren Singh-led BJP government to rise above caste conflict is responsible for this crisis. The EU resolution regards this position as motivated by religious discord. Such misdiagnosis will lead to fresh rifts at a time when cohesion and accountability are needed to break the impasse that has prevailed for the last two months.